WOMEN'S MINISTRY TRANSITIONS

God is certainly at work!  Click here to read a letter from Pastor Geoff as we say "thank you" and "congratulations" to many familiar faces within the Women's Ministry team!

NEW PEW BIBLES

Purchase a new ESV Bible in memory or in honor of someone for $10. A bookplate with their name will be included in the Bible. Visit the lobby between services or stop by the church office. Any questions, contact Katie Lau at [email protected].

ORNAMENTS READY FOR PICK UP

If you preordered a St. Stephen's Christmas Ornament, please pick them up in the Book Corner. Also, there are a limited number of ornaments for sale in the Book Corner.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION

If you're planning to be married at St.  Stephen's during 2015, please contact our pastoral care office.  We have marriage preparation classes beginning in January and would be happy to discuss this joyous process with you. 

HONDURAS MISSION TRIP INFOMATIONAL MEETING

A team of 10 (May 16-23, 2015) will work at the Hope of Jesus Children's Home, a mountain orphanage in the Village of La Esperanza. All those interested please come on Mon., Jan. 5, 2015 at 7 p.m. in the lecture hall of St. Stephens Church.  Any questions please call Betty and  Mike Kaszer at 412-253-0855.

CENTER FOR HOPE DINNER

Help host a monthly dinner at the Center for Hope in Ambridge, Thurs., Jan. 15.  We need donations of fresh vegetables for green salads, fresh fruits such as clementines, apples, oranges, and desserts.  If you're interested, please contact Pam at [email protected] or 412-262-2940.  Label all food "CFH Diner" and leave in the church kitchen by 2pm on the day of the dinner.

ASK A MISSIONS COUNCIL MEMBER

Mission Council members of St. Stephen's invites you to stop by and "Ask a Missions Council Member" about how St. Stephens' supports missions in our neighborhood and around the world.  Who do we support and where are our missionaries located?  Get answers by the  Missions Prayer Card World Map located in the hallway between the Sanctuary and Grace Commons before and after services Jan. 24 and 25.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT THE CHAPLAIN'S OFFICE

Please consider volunteering at the Allegheny County Jail Chaplain's Office by helping to prepare care packages for inmates, pick up donations from the community and deliver them to the jail, or other office tasks. Call Nancy Crowe for more info at 412-668-0817.

SPECIAL BIRTHDAY

Our longtime member Sally Brooks will turn 100 years old on Christmas Day this year.  If you would like to send her a birthday card or note, please feel free to drop them at the church and we'll make sure she receives them.  Thanks!

MIDDLE SCHOOL SKI TRIP

Middle School students are invited to the Hidden Valley Ski Resort on Jan. 23-25! Cost is $140; deadline to register is Jan. 18th! Contact Doug Raeder for more info.

(Adult-Ed is offered Sunday Mornings from 10:15-11:15 am)

MIDDLECLASS BUSINESSMAN AND HIS LIFE:

THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE APOSTLE PETER

This interactive study is led by Larry Rice in the Lecture Hall. A study on 2 Samuel will begin January 2015.

BIBLE STUDIES FOR MEN

Monday Morning

Come to the the Henning House from 7-8am for this weekly study through the book of 1 Corinthians is led by Wicks Stephens and Chuck Gratner. 

Friday Forum

Meets in the Lecture Hall, 6:30-8am. All men are welcome to join any time for this study through the New Testament. Class is led by Bill Henry, Doug Wicker & Vince Burens.

Saturday Morning

This study meets at 8am and is engaged in an in-depth study of the writings of the Apostle John. Contact Larry Rice with any questions.

Please remember the boutique is closed during all Quaker Valley School District holidays. We will be closed Dec 22 - Jan 2.